First is this what the original hubcaps looked like on the town sedan 98 in 1962? Are they like the ones on the link below?
http://www.ctcautoranch.com/Used%20P...ubcaps%202.JPG

And also does anyone know where to get a new transmition pan gasket??? I know its the "slimjim" It seems like its a pain to find one and the drips on the floor are driving me crazy! Thanks anyone!!

 

Those are the optional 1962 spinner caps. Look closely at them and pay attention to how they work, then decide if you want them.

You see they have no valve stem holes. They are held on to the wheel by a set of five spring clips that clip into a rail on the back side of the cap, then the other end is tensioned against the wheel rim recess. You get the clips lined up against the wheel, then "snap" the cap in place.

To check tire pressure or add air, you pry it away from the wheel and allow it to snap outward to access the valve stem. Then snap back into place.

The "rays" in the spinner background are painted to match or contrast with the car body color. In case of black car, red, silver or white rays are the most common. A brass wheelcover paint template was one of the 1962 essential dealer service tools.

Most 59-62 Town Sedans I've seen have the small dogbowl cap and a trim ring, with the wheel painted a contrasting color to the car. These are way easier to mount to the car than the spinners and have their own understated elegance. Those year Oldsmobiles are some of the few cars I know of that can pull that off with a standard dogbowl cap.

 

well im just looking to see what original hub caps would look like on this car as i have never seen them and want to find some...someday. if i can find them

 

Also if you can look my olds 98... what hub caps do i even have??? are they for 88's

 

They're aftermarket spinners. Probably came from JC Whitney or somewhere similar.

 

You might try this site.

http://www.nospartsfromthepast.com/page8.php

I just got a hard-to-find part for my '67 Delta 88 from here. He responds very quickly. He has a big Oldsmobile catalog (124 page), and I found it easier to just email him with what I needed. It was a Saturday night, and I didn't expect to hear back until Monday at least, but he responded within an hour.

I have no idea if he'll have what you need, but it can't hurt to ask.

 

Ok thanks Ill email the guy and see what he has

 

Is this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Slim-...-/180462987105
the correct transmition gasket for te 1962 olds. 98>>

 

Sure looks it.

 

That's the right Gasket, and the Seller is the Company to go to for all your Transmission parts. They seem to have almost everything you would need for future purchases. I've used them before with great satisfaction.

 

ok thanks everyone!!!

 

This are the Hubcaps on my 98 '62,
but of they are origanal?

Greetz Lars

 

Yes, Lars- those are original and correct 1962 small hubcaps and trim rings.

Keep a close eye on those trim rings. Replacements are difficult to find in the US. I expect they are nearly non-existent in Europe.

 

I've got a "98" Holiday 4 door Htp. with a full set of Hub Caps with Trim Rings and it's a Parts car I picked up 15-18 years ago. I really never thought they were that rare to anyone?

 

Yeah, I could use a set of those trim rings.

 

I need the hub caps and rings... anyone wana sell them?